The water gauge appears to be obstructed by the handle. How easy is it to view the gauge and are there "Liter" markings or just "Cups"?
16473
The water gauge is is actually very easy to see - from either side of the handle. Alas, it only is marked in "cups." The lowest mark is 2 cups, then it is 1-cup increments after that. We continue to use this pot almost every day, even though we bought a Keurig machine a couple of months ago for coffee service.
16474
Don't buy this. Mine leak in two months and the heating element gave out an electrical burnt smell and the water also taste like burnt ashes. Another review also had the same problem.
16475
Don't buy this. Mine leak in two months and the heating element gave out an electrical burnt smell and the water also taste like burnt ashes.Another review also had the same problem.
2069273
I agree with E Dennis. It's more of an estimate. I have been using mine for over a year and fill the water tank to 6 cups every morning (to make 3 actual mugs of coffee) and the gauge reads full. I use the gauge to take it down in thirds. When I make a full pot the gauge reads full for a couple of draws and then starts to move down.
1695838
There is a gradation indicator on the outside to the left of the plastic black handle. It starts at 0 Liters and goes to 1.5 Liters in increments of 4 bars. I can tell you that I fill the pot about 1/4 of the way and am able to fill my 16oz stainless travel mug. Often times the measurement indicators on the inside of a kettle are made of plastic and allow for chemicals from melted plastic to get into your liquids when heating. This is not the case with this pot. I still love the pot and it looks and performs as good as the day I received it.
209526
Those markings are there so you can read the measurements when you're looking through the cup from behind the handle. Like a rear view mirror, so to speak. Of course, this only works with clear liquids.
2043672
@evgeneia: No, there are no measurement lines inside the pot. Even if there were, it would not be accurate anyway because your ground coffee is going to displace an unknown amount of water.
412522
is there water coming out of the spout? is the handle go all the way to the closed position? the valve is probably worn out, there may be an o ring you can replace. I have not seen this problem before and have had mine foe close to 10 years, and I have real good water pressure.. I hope my reply helps.
988180
On the photos of the cool you will notice in the lower right-hand corner a small clear window which is your "water fill gauge." Just be certain that you do not overfill your water reservoir above the maximum redline on this gauge and you will be okay. Obviously this also means not over filling above the redline with any combination of water and ice also.
1687099
The gauge should not fill up with water ,I believe you have a defective pressure gauge
753339
Mine has markings for quarts and liters, but unlike the other reviewer's, the markings on my pot are NOT easy to read. They are so faint that they are invisible unless the pot is tilted to the light in exactly the right way. My pot is old, so I wonder whether the newer ones are marked more clearly? Anyway, the markings are there!
2046902
There are teeny tiny, difficult to read measurement marks on the plastic cup but none on the pot. I would prefer them on the pot.
1677692
I'd say that this is more along the lines of a 'generally specific' more so than a 'literally specific' measurement. I'm sure you can find the right reading given enough time. This uses displacement to gauge the proof of a liquid so you'll have to be sure to let the hydrometer be free from the edges of its container and the water must be completely still. So yes, it will differentiate but you'll have to have a really good eye for it!
1934398
there should be a sort of cross slit in the spout, if you squeeze it together you may see it, otherwise it is hard to see it.
1687098
There should not be water in the dial. All it should do is to move the "Needle" to the correct pressure.I believe the gauge is defective.
457796
There is a hole on top m of the gauge and the tubing just slips into it. Not ss complicated ss the instructions mske it sound.
2069276
Yes, yes, and yes! The gauge is useless. The first one I had prior to 2011 worked fine. The newer ones don't work at all. I just try to keep track of the cups I pour.
1694495
You try turning the gauge after measuring (without touching the barrel). There are measurements & lines in between the lines that you are seeing
1832344
There is a fill line on the inside almost directly across from where the water bubbles up. It is clearly marked and easy to check without bending. Hope this helps.